Jia Luo
1 course · 30 reviews
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4-6 hrs/week
Luo is the sweetest and makes classes interesting. As long as you go to lectures and do all required assignments (and PLTLs!), getting an A in the class is very doable.
5/22/2024
Dr. Luo is so sweet. Lectures were super clear, and she always wrote down the little side notes, so you weren't scrambling to scribble down random tangents. I have never felt more calm in a class. Straightforward quizzes/exams. Love her!! Also, she never complains about how most students/staff mispronounce her name :'D (pls learn how to say it)
1/8/2024
Dr. Luo was definitely caring, but a bit boring. She was expecting and ended up on maternity leave, so that could be part of the lack of energy. I was hoping for new material, but it ended up being just like highschool, albeit with a few trick questions on exams. So, not a bad course, but not a great course.
12/22/2023
Luo is an absolute gem and you should definitely take her for 105/106 if possible. She is so sweet and cares about her students, but also is a girl boss and so smart. She teaches very clearly and makes it easy to take notes and do well on assessments. The class is hard, but she makes it enjoyable.
12/22/2023
Professor Luo explains concepts in a way that makes sense to mos. Her demonstrations are always informative and, at the end of the demonstration, she asks for feedback. Although, the lectures are content dense, she always somehow manages to make the class laugh. Attendance is not recorded but, personally, I feel like being in lecture is the best.
12/8/2023
Dr. Luo is the best professor I have had at WashU. She is extremely organized, and her lectures are easy to follow. I struggled with chemistry in high school, but Dr. Luo explains everything in a way that is easy to understand.
12/5/2023
Dr. Luo is a fabulous professor and you should definitely take her class if you are planning on taking chem 105 at WashU. The tests are definitely challenging but as long as you go to lectures and stay on top of work and studying, it isn't hard to do well in the class.
1/16/2023
Luo is the best prof to take for 105. She is fine, but the course is hs chemistry, at best. Just memorize hw problems and ez A. Don't take 105 if you are doing a science major.
1/12/2023
Great Professor, easy class, dedicate an hour / week and you will be fine.
1/11/2023
I LOVE Professor Luo. I had a limited chemistry background and was very nervous for this course. But, Luo is an incredible teacher and made the content very understandable. Chem 105 as a whole has great, accessible resources that you should definitely take advantage of (PLTL!!!) This class definitely requires work, but it's far from impossible
1/11/2023
Dr. Luo isn't just a professor--she's a teacher. She's an incredible lecturer who cares about her students. Topics are always well-explained, and she's very accessible outside of class if you need help. She's encouraging, and emphasizes improvement over perfection. Dr. Luo is passionate about both chemistry and teaching. Take a class with her!
12/26/2022
Chem 105 has definitely been the course that has taken up most of my time this semester. That being said, Prof. Luo is a wonderful instructor, and you can tell that she truly cares about her students the subject she teaches. Definitely dedicate lots of time to studying for exams, and take PLTL, and you will ace this course.
12/20/2022
took 106 first and then 105. Luo makes these concepts as easy as a breeze. Tests are nothing compared to 106. Enjoy chem 105 while you can before getting into 106
12/13/2022
Luo is definitely one of the best lecturers in the chem department. The class is hard but that's not her fault, there's just a lot of content. The scale for the class makes it easier to get a good grade but you will definitely still have to study.
11/17/2022
Luo is super kind and incredibly talented. She even manages to make chemistry interesting! One note: don't waste your money on the textbook, you won't need it, all the necessary study materials are provided by the course. Class can be hard, but resources are always available.
11/16/2022
She is incredibly organized compared to the other 105 professors. Stay CLEAR of Bakupog. He is all over the place and hard to understand. She is very accessible and makes an effort to get to know students. Utilize all the resources you can and you will do well. Ask questions early as well. her accent takes an adjustment but it ends up being fine.
10/31/2022
Dr. Luo is a gem of the chemistry department. She is genuinely such a great person and will answer any question you have, both clearly and thoroughly. She is very knowledgeable and skilled in chemistry and is compassionate and understanding. She is the reason I somewhat enjoy chemistry now. Thank you Dr Luo!!
7/5/2022
Luo is an excellent lecture and explains concepts thoroughly. Gen chem is quite difficult, but if you just put in the effort to read through your notes and engage with all the material and ask your questions, you'll be just fine. You can always reach out to her during office hours, in class, or even through email, and she'll explain it clearly.
5/16/2022
I think Professor Luo was a great teacher. She truly cared about her students and wanted to see them succeed. Her lectures were well paced and it was easy to take notes and keep up. Her tests were hard, but if you studied your notes, understood the content, and went to PLTL, you could do well on them. Overall, 10/10 for Luo!!! Such a sweetheart :)
5/16/2022
Luo has definitely found her calling in teaching Chemistry. She is able to explain stuff clearly and easily, and makes an effort to know students by their names. In 106, she is not a lecturer, but she will help more than Mabbs. Do not depend on Luo to teach everything to you; use her as an aid for understanding concepts. 106 is a rigorous class.
4/6/2022
The sweetest. Even though it was a large lecture hall, she made an effort to know the students. I wasn't expecting her to ever even know my name, but sure enough, she did. Goes over lecture clearly. Take PLTL to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts though, as this will help with quizzes and exams.
1/4/2022
Although I chose the pass/failed option and did not go to class regularly, I'd like to say she is amazing and inspirational. Go to her office hours and she will definitely share a lot with you! The class is difficult so you need to try hard.
12/28/2021
Chem 105/106 was the hardest class I've taken at WashU and Prof Luo's teaching did little to remedy that. Definitely go to office hours but also join PLTL and make sure you have a solid grasp on the material because the example problems she goes over are not nearly as difficult as the exam questions. Chem 106 is nightmare fuel compared to 105.
7/20/2021
If you're confused by any concepts, you can always count on Dr. Luo to explain things very clearly. She's very helpful during office hours and she truly cares about her students. She's able to explain difficult concepts very easily, and I always come out of her help sessions with a broader understanding of the material.
4/28/2021
She seems pleasant, but she can be rude in help sessions. Makes you feel stupid. It is also frustrating to ask a question, and she just repeats herself without answering the question. I would hope a professor could explain topics without looking at a key or her notes. Just memorize the problem sets, and you will get an A.
7/21/2020
Shes a nice person, but the lectures she gave often were not representative of what was on exams (class examples were too easy). She is accessible but sometimes when she explains things it actually made me more confused. Nice easy
5/22/2020
I thought I was the sh!t the first day of class. It seemed so easy to begin with then got hard FAST. The first exam grade really humbled me, then I got As on the next midterms but missed the A by a handful of points due to the final. Dr. Luo offers a welcoming atmosphere to learn chemistry, but dont mistake welcoming for easy.
5/15/2020
Such a great prof honestly. Material and tests are definitely hard but she explains topics really well in lecture. She really knows her stuff and is more than happy to help. She is so happy and kind, all around love her. Definitely do the problem sets and participate in PLTL because the material is hard.
1/20/2020
Truly a great professor and knows how to teach chemistry very well!! The class is tough but she is straight to the point and all exams are straight from lecture. All classes are recorded too so you can choose to miss class if you want.
1/5/2020